Brit lad 'knifed to death outside nightclub' in party resort

The man's body was found outside a club in the resort of Novalja, in Croatia — with unofficial reports saying he was covered in knife wounds.

He was believed to be between 18 and 21, and hasn't yet been named.

Two other young British men were also wounded, with one in a serious condition.

Police say the three were fatally attacked on Zrce Beach, one of the biggest summer party destinations in Europe.

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DEATH: A young British man's body has been found in Croatia

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CORDON: Police are on the scene in Zrce Beach in Croatia

A spokeswoman said the alleged murderer is on the run and no arrests have been made.

One man who was nearby told local media: "There was a lot of blood.

"There was another man who fled into the toilet after seeing what had happened to his friend.

"I am sure there are witnesses because at that time there were a lot of people around there, and everything happened in front of a fast food restaurant.

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INVESTIGATION: Police have cordoned off the scene

“There was a lot of blood”

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"The police took the body and are looking for the knife with which the young man was killed."

Zrce Beach in the resort town of Novalja is on the Croatian island of Pag, which gets thousands of tourists every year.

It is the host of Hideout Festival, which is going on this week.

A spokesman for the festival said: "Following an incident involving a group of young men at Zrce Beach early this morning, one man tragically lost his life.

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ATTACK: The three men were stabbed after an altercation outside a nightclub

"Another man remains in hospital.

"We are giving every assistance to the investigation and our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the people affected."

A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office told Daily Star Online: "Staff from the British Embassy in Zagreb are supporting the family of a British man who died following an incident in Novalja, and are in contact with the Croatian police and the State Attorney."